| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.41 | 6.845% | $214.1281 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.91 | 7.872% | $178.9704 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.54 | 5.316% | $109.0442 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.73 | 10.270% | $53.7346 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.66 | 12.145% | $96.0634 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.34 | 4.360% | $16.0088 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.31 | 10.455% | $5.8652 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.90 | $673.8147 | $673.81 | $673.80 | $673.80 | |